Ethinamate from Japan
Ethinamate is an aromatic ureine derivative used as a short-acting sedative-hypnotic. It qualifies for HTS 2924.21.20.00 as a product specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The heading covers its cyclic carbamate structure in pure chemical form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm non-narcotic status with DEA but prepare for enhanced scrutiny as tranquilizer
• Provide spectroscopic analysis (NMR/IR) confirming aromatic ureine structure
• Import in small research quantities to minimize regulatory burden